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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.62, 69,183.66 and 14,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.62, 69,183.66 and 14,965 is: 22,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.62 : 69,183.66 = 14,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.62/69,183.66 = 14,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.62x = 69,183.66 × 14,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.62x = 1,035,333,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,333,471.90/46,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.31

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